Green Flashlights: Make Hay While the Sun Shines
Well, not so much hay as energy. Indeed, the new generation of eco-friendly flashlight will only work if it has been exposed to sunlight. The Verilux ReadyLight is a superb new flashlight that uses totally free and renewable solar energy to charge up three NiMH rechargeable batteries, which can then be used to power the torch.
This stylish new flashlight comprises a relatively large solar panel on its side, which, when fully charged, will offer around four hours of continuous use. Providing the same brightness as a conventional flashlight, the Verilux ReadyLight also features a sturdy and robust construction that is designed to withstand considerable shocks, impacts and water exposure. Furthermore, the ReadyLight is an aesthetically pleasing hand-held torch that is also easy to use and not overly heavy or cumbersome.
Of course, the real benefit of using a solar powered flashlight is that it can charge itself throughout the day at absolutely no cost to the user. The entire torch including batteries (although these can obviously be replaced very easily) is designed to last at least twenty years, so there ought to be no issues in respect to wear and tear or electronic faults. Moreover, the flashlight is a reliable tool that can be kept close to a source of direct sunlight, such as on a window sill, to provide emergency lighting whenever it is needed. Thus, the next time a thunderstorm knocks out a pylon, users will be content to reach for their Verilux ReadyLight in the knowledge that this eco-friendly tool was charged up at no cost to the user, planet or atmosphere.
Solar Power & Atomic Time from Casio G-Shock
Check out the Casio G Shock watch now! Although wrist watches are entirely useful and practical, traditionally they have suffered from low battery life and poor time-keeping (which is obviously a bit of a problem for a device that aims to tell the time).
Furthermore, as conventional cell batteries, which contain heavy metal components that become toxic when they start to degrade, are less popular among environmentally conscious consumers, standard wrist watch manufacturers have sought to make fundamental changes.
Indeed, Casio has produced the G-Shock GW-2000BD-1AER which is thought to be the world’s first worldwide atomic solar watch, which not only benefits from solar energy but is able to maintain the time accurately for the lifespan of the watch.
The Casio G-Shock GW-2000BD-1AER has traditional photovoltaic technology incorporated into the face of the watch, so sunlight can be captured and converted into power on a continuous basis. The watches battery can even store the solar energy for use up to seven months, which is excellent news for consumers who must endure a miserable British Autumn and Winter!
While it makes every bit of sense that the watch should comprise solar technology, which is able to harness a completely free and renewable source of energy, this did not solve the problem of keeping the time up to date.
Innovations by G-Shock enables the wrist watch to update itself six times each day from time signals that are broadcast by radio clocks located across the world (UK, Germany, Japan, China and the US). Obviously, this is extremely beneficial to users who ought to no longer be concerned with finding tiny cell batteries or resetting the time and date every week or two. This product will likely appeal to eco-friendly consumers.
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First published 24 July 2009. Please note that blog posts remain live, and any offers or information may no longer be current when you view this page.
